Official Review: The Mediocre Miracle by Ritchie R Thomas

Okafor Prosper · Post by **Okafor Prosper** » 30 Mar 2020, 08:16

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Mediocre Miracle" by Ritchie R Thomas.]

3 out of 4 stars

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“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.”

The quote above was the quote that touched me the most out of the numerous quotes dished out by Ritchie R Thomas in the gem that is The Mediocre Miracle. In this book, the author attempts to help readers "to understand where they are, who they are, and clarify where they want to go and who they need to become to get there."

The author kicks off by addressing distractions in life and using the scenario of driving from Atlanta to Los Angeles without a map, directions, and in bad weather to illustrate how we roam aimlessly without finding our destination at times. The author's ability to use realistic and modern-day examples to pass his messages across was the first thing I liked about this book. This ensured that it was very easy for me to relate to what was discussed in the book, despite the author refraining from employing personal stories.

The author further reminds us of why our struggles are important and why we should embrace it, citing movie characters that we love because of their struggles, like Rocky and Jon Snow, as examples. This was an important part of the book for me, as it opened my eyes to how every struggle is a learning point. The most important lesson I learned and think that readers will benefit from revolved around time management and self-development. In this part of the book, the author, employing a simple language, debunks the popular narrative that there are 40 work hours in a week. He also discusses how the actual 168 available hours can be utilized in developing one's talent.

Furthermore, the book is very well referenced. The author uses a few studies to help hit home his lessons and includes links to access published studies online where necessary. Coaches, workshops, programs, and books that will be helpful to readers are also included for further study.

There isn't much to complain about after reading The Mediocre Miracle. However, I found a few grammatical errors in the book. While the errors were minor and weren't difficult to navigate through, they occurred more times than I would have liked. The book also talks about money not being a measure of success, which I agree with, but certain examples cited by the author were contradictory. This was confusing for me.

Overall, The Mediocre Miracle is an educational book that will help readers with self-discovery and self-development. The book also includes a lot of motivational quotes that summarize what the author talks about at different points perfectly. All things considered, I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I didn't give the maximum rating because of the errors I found in the book. I would recommend this book to people that enjoy reading self-help books and people seeking to find their true paths.

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The Mediocre Miracle
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MsH2k · Post by **MsH2k** » 31 Mar 2020, 01:01

“He also discusses how the actual 168 available hours can be utilized in developing one's talent.” I like that approach. Every hour counts—even the ones when we are sleeping.
Thanks for a great review!

KimberlyS88 · Post by **KimberlyS88** » 31 Mar 2020, 09:30

The scenario about driving to a destination without a map intrigued me. I enjoyed reading your review, thank you for posting it!

Miraphery · Post by **Miraphery** » 03 Apr 2020, 06:39

I appreciate that the author used realistic examples to drive home his point although I wish there weren't much errors. I enjoyed your review, thanks.

Nkoo · Post by **Nkoo** » 09 Apr 2020, 14:15

This book sounds inspiring. Your opening quote and the title of the book sound captivating as well. I will love to read this book and have added it to my shelf. Thanks for your review.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 09 Apr 2020, 21:32

Self help and personal development are topics that resonate deeply with my personality type. I believe this would be an awesome book to invest quality time reading. Your review is a plus in itself.